• Before you go out for the night, decide how much you’re going to drink. Set a limit based on the safe guidelines.

• Keep track of your drinking. Be honest with yourself about what you’re drinking each day, and within a week.

• Take less cash on a night out. A good way of drinking less is to take less money out with you. And stick to your budget.

Other tips and tricks

• Eat when you’re drinking. Not only will you feel better drinking with some food on board, but you drink less when you eat.

• Drink plenty of water before you start drinking. When you’re drinking. And after you’ve finished drinking. Don't use booze to quench your thirst! Use water instead. Stay hydrated, as the Americans say.